Audi B5 A4 95‐01 / Passat 99‐05 Tie Rod End Set

This is a brand new, affordable OE Specification aftermarket replacement product. 100% Factory tested and built to strict quality control standard to ensure high peformance and guaranteed to deliver better fuel economy.

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Description

﻿The tie rod is part of the steering mechanism in a vehicle. A tie rod is a slender structural rod that is used as a tie and capable of carrying tensile loads only. The tie rod transmits force from the steering centre link or the rack gear to the steering knuckle. This will cause the wheel to turn. The outer tie rod end connects with an adjusting sleeve, which allows the length of the tie rod to be adjustable. This adjustment is used to set a vehicle’s alignment angle. ﻿

Defective System

Shaky Steering Wheel

Typically, the first sign that tie rod is bad or starting to fail is a shaky steering wheel. This happens because the steering wheel is beginning to lose control or "communication" with the wheels. As this starts to happen, the steering wheel will fight for control, resulting in shaking and vibrating. This can be increasingly noticeable when you try to turn the wheel.

Vibrating Car

The second sign that a tie rod is bad and at risk of breaking is a vibrating car. At this stage, the steering wheel has lost nearly all control over the wheels, and as a result, the tires will start to move involuntarily and shake on their own. You will feel this symptom more as you speed up, slow down or as you turn corners.

Wandering Car

The last sign--and most severe--of a bad tie rod is when your car starts wandering. At this point, the tie rods have completely failed or have been severely damaged. The steering will have also lost most, if not all, of its control over the wheels. Without control, the car will wander without any input from the steering wheel. This can result in a car accident and/or serious injuries. If you feel that your car "wanders," you should take it to a mechanic immediately.

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Technical Specification

OE Numbers used for reference purposes only

N/A

Suitable Replacement for - (Including International Vehicles)

Make

Model

Submodel

Engine

Audi

B5 A4

All

All

Audi

B5 S4

All

All

Audi

C5 A6

All

2.7T

Audi

C5 A6

All

V6 2.8L

Audi

C5 A6

All

V6 3.0L

Audi

C5 A6

All

V6 30v

Volkswagen

Passat B5

All

1.8T

Volkswagen

Passat B5

All

V6 30v

Volkswagen

Passat B5

All

W8

Shipping Information

Ships via Berco - Door to Door R 120.00

International Buyers, please ask for shipping quotation first.

Guarantee / Returns

This part carries a 3 month / 15000KM guarantee. Fitment must be carried out by an accredited repair centre, e.g. RMI accreditation

Returns are permitted within guarantee period. Buyer must obtain reference number before returning.

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